In this video clip, Dr. Lucinda Kramer addresses the question “How did relationships come to be a core concept of skilled dialogue?” based on her observations of an early childhood educator who nurtured respect, reciprocity, and responsiveness in her classroom. Meanwhile, Dr. Isaura Barrera explains who has benefited from skilled dialogue training. Read More
To learn about the importance of dual language development, watch this quick clip excerpted from the professional development DVD, One Child, Two Languages. Discussing research presented in its companion book, this accompanying DVD provides practical strategies and outlines assessment techniques for working with children learning ESL Read More
In this interview, Paula Kluth explains why inclusive education can and should be implemented for every age range. She follows up with some tips on how to make inclusion work for high school students in particular. Read More
In this interview, Paula Kluth explains how educators can view the passionate interests of kids with autism as an asset—and not a hindrance—in supporting their literacy development. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover why collaboration is essential for inclusive education as well as schoolwide systems for student support. This chapter also lists best practices for schoolwide systems of support. Read More
When you’re just starting out with inclusion, the first steps can be the toughest. You might see a lot of barriers on the road ahead, from staff skepticism to plain old lack of time. Here are 6 of the most common obstacles to including all kids in the general curriculum—and some quick tips on overcoming them. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover the benefits of using technology in daily lessons to address learner needs. This excerpt includes how to use webcasts as an instructional tool, how to support literacy instruction through technology, and what technology looks like in the co-taught classroom. Read More
Read the excerpt and learn more about family issues that often arise when a child has an ASD. This chapter focuses on the impact a child with an ASD has on marital relationships, sibling relationships, grandparents and other extended family members, friendships, as well as strangers and aquaintances. Read More
Read the excerpt to learn basic components of systematic instruction; how to task analyze a chained task; and describe how it can be taught across three instructional formats: forward chaining, backward chaining, and total task presentation. Upon completion of this excerpt, readers will be able to provide examples of general and specific attentional cues and responses, and describe the rationale for delivering one over the other. Read More
Read the excerpt to learn about the MAPS process and see an example. The MAPS process is a tool teams can use to “think big” for a particular learner; it is especially appropriate for those students who are new to inclusive education because the process can help teachers generate adaptations and supports as well as serve as a starting point for a new IEP. Read More
